Egypt, Arab Rep. 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$262.59 billion
↑ 5.73% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$2,484.70
↑ 3.74% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.33%
↑ 1.15pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
14.40%
↓ 15.11pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $248.36 billion | $262.59 billion | +5.73% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,395.10 | $2,484.70 | +3.74% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.18% | 5.33% | +1.15pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 29.51% | 14.40% | -15.11pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.77% | 9.86% | -1.91pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $262.59 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,484.70
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.33%
- Gross National Income
- $256.31 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 14.40%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 21.17%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 9.86%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -2.36%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -2.93%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $262.59 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Egypt, Arab Rep. for 2018 is $2,484.70. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Rep. for 2018 is 14.40%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 5.33%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Egypt, Arab Rep. for 2018 is 9.86%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.